Apple Custard Tart Recipes

APPLE CUSTARD PIE

Steps:

• Make the crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Arrange a 1/2-inch-thick layer of kataifi into the bottom and up and over the sides of a 9-inch pie plate (it will shrink during baking); brush all over with melted butter. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the caramelized apples: Melt butter in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple wedges and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and caramelized, about 40 minutes. Transfer apples to a medium bowl.
• Make the caramel: Add sugar to skillet. Cook over high heat until sugar dissolves and turns medium amber. Remove skillet from heat. Slowly and carefully stir in cream (it will bubble and steam as you add it).
• Cover bottom of crust with 3/4 cup caramelized apples. Drizzle apples with 2 tablespoons caramel.
• Make the custard: Whisk to gether egg and yolk in a medium bowl. Bring milk, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add semolina flour, whisking constantly, until mixture starts to bubble, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat, and slowly whisk one third of the semolina mixture into egg mixture. Return entire mixture to saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, until thick, about 30 seconds.
• Pour custard over caramelized apples into crust. Let stand until set, about 1 hour. Top with remaining caramelized apples just before serving. Drizzle top of pie with some caramel (reheat if needed). Serve immediately.

WARM APPLE BUTTERMILK CUSTARD PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• To Make Apple Filling: Melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine in skillet over medium heat. Add apple, 1/2 cup white sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Set aside.
• To Make Buttermilk Custard: In a large mixing bowl combine 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine with 1 1/3 cups white sugar. Beat until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating until yellow disappears. Mix in vanilla, then 2 tablespoons flour. Combine thoroughly, then pour in buttermilk, beating until smooth.
• Fit pastry into pie pan and prick with a fork. Spoon apple mixture into crust, then pour buttermilk custard over it.
• Place in preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
• To Make Streusel Topping: While pie is baking, combine 1/4 cup white sugar, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in 3 tablespoons butter or margarine until mixture is crumbly.
• Remove pie from oven after 30 minutes and sprinkle streusel topping over custard. Return to oven and bake for an additional 40 to 50 minutes, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 1 hour before serving.

BAKED CUSTARD TART WITH SPICED APPLE

Steps:

• Place the flour, icing (powdered) sugar and cinnamon into the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times to combine.
• Cube the cold butter and add to the flour. Pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
• Lightly beat the egg and add to the food processor. Process until a ball forms around the blades of the food processor.
• Remove the pastry from the food processor and press into a large flat circle, approximately 1 inch thick. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 160C Bake. Grease a 23cm (9 inch) loose-bottomed pie or flan tin.
• Take the pastry out of the plastic wrap and gently roll between two sheets of parchment paper until it is 2-3 mm thick. Gently peel off the top layer of parchment paper and carefully flip the pastry over into the pie tin. Remove the parchment paper and carefully line the pie tin with the pastry. Trim the edges with a sharp knife.
• Line the pastry with the parchment paper again and fill with baking beans or rice. Bake blind for 15 minutes, then carefully remove the paper and beans and continue to bake for a further 7-8 minutes until lightly golden in the centre.
• Remove the pastry from the oven and set aside while you make the filling.
• Peel and core the apples and cut off the very top and bottom. Using a mandolin or kitchen slicer, finely slice the apples horizontally into rounds. Cut each round in half so you have thin crescent shape pieces of apple. Place the apple slices into a bowl and gently toss in the lemon juice.
• Heat the milk and cream in a saucepan over a medium heat until steaming, but do not allow to boil.
• Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, custard powder, vanilla and nutmeg together in a large bowl until pale and fluffy.
• Pour the milk and cream into the egg yolks mixture a little at a time, whisking constantly. Carefully pour into the pastry case.
• Very gently lay the apple slices on to the custard mixture, overlapping slightly. Start from the outside and work inwards in a circular pattern until all the custard mixture is covered with apple.
• Mix the cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle over the apple.
• Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before refrigerating for at least 2 hours before serving.

FRENCH APPLE CUSTARD TART

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/425°F (gas 7). Butter a 28cm/11" tart tin (no need to butter if using non-stick moulds) or tart ring. Roll out the pastry dough evenly, larger than the tart tin (about 4cm larger) and press well into the tin. Chill in the fridge.
• Peel the apples, cut into quarters and core them. Cut each quarter into 4 slices and arrange them evenly over the pastry, starting from the outside and arrange the slices in the form of a flower. Make a second smaller layer to fill in any gaps. Bake for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, using a hand whisk or fork, beat the egg yolks, sugar, nutmeg (or cinnamon), vanilla and cream. Pour over the apples and bake for about a further 30 minutes (20-25 minutes for tartlets) or until the top has delicious custardy brown patches.

APPLE CUSTARD PIE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Arrange apples over the crust. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. , For custard, whisk milk, egg and sugar in another small bowl until smooth; pour over apples. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

APPLE-CUSTARD PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Add the lard and work it in with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Form the dough into a smooth ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and cook for 1 minute. Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and apples. Saute for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and turn into a deep dish 9-inch pie pan. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place on a lightly floured surface.
• Roll out the dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter and 1/8-inch thick. Gently fold the circle of dough in half and then in half again, so that you can lift if without tearing it, and place over the pie pan. Crimp the edges of the pastry. Brush the pastry with the egg wash. Using a sharp knife, make a 1-inch circle in the center of the pie. Place in the oven and cook for 15 minutes. In a mixing bowl, whisk the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, cream, yolk, and vanilla extract. Pour the custard through the hole in the pie. Place back in the oven and continue to cook for 30 minutes, or until the custard is set. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Sprinkle the top of the pie with powdered sugar. Spoon onto serving plates, garnish with whipped cream and serve.

APPLE CUSTARD TART

Steps:

• Prick the bottom of the shell and chill for 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
• Line the unbaked pastry shell with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• Fill tart pan with pie weights or beans, making sure the weights are to the top of the pan and evenly distributed over the entire surface.
• Bake crust for 20 to 25 minutes until crust is dry and lightly browned.
• Remove weights and cool crust on wire rack.
• In a small saucepan heat the apricot preserves until boiling.
• Remove from heat and strain to get rid of lumps. Add the Cognac
• When cool, spread a thin layer of warm apricot glaze over the bottom and sides of the tart.
• Let the glaze dry between 20 - 30 minutes.
• In a large bowl whisk the flour and sugar together.
• Mix in the eggs and stir with a wooden spoon to make a smooth paste.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the half-and-half until it just starts to boil and the cream foams up.
• Remove from heat and gradually whisk into the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
• Whisk in the Apple Brandy.
• Add vanilla now and set this mixture aside while you prepare the apples.
• Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Melt the 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat and stir in the 2 - 4 tablespoons sugar.
• Add the apples and sauté until they begin to soften, approximately 5 - 10 minutes. Set the cooked apples aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• Arrange the apple wedges in concentric circles on top of the cooled and glazed tart shell. Carefully pour the custard over the apples to just below the top of the tart pan
• Sprinkle lightly with the Cinnamon Sugar.
• Place tart pan on a larger baking sheet to make it easier to remove from oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the custard has set.
• Place the tart under the broiler in the oven just long enough to caramelize the sugar. To prevent the edges of the tart shell from over-browning, you can cover them with a thin piece of aluminum foil or pie shields.
• Serve with softly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

TARTE AUX POMMES (FRENCH APPLE - CUSTARD TART)

Steps:

• For crust: Roll out the dough 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface turning it constantly so that it does not stick; add more flour as needed (the dough might crack around the edges, most of the cracks don't matter since the edges will be trimmed after the tart is in the pan, if there are some big ones that will show when the tart is in the pan, patch them with pieces of dough before fitting the) when the dough is rolled out, flip it over the rolling pin and transfer it to a 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom; fit it into the tart pan without stretching; roll the rolling pin over the top of the tart to cut off the dough hanging over the pan's edge; refrigerate 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400°F Place the tart pan on shallow baking sheet; fit the tart pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper, fill with beans or pie weights, and bake in the middle of preheated oven for 15 minutes; carefully remove the foil with beans and bake for another 5 minutes.
• For filling: Turn the heat down to 375F; quarter, core, and peel the apples; cut into 1/4" lengthwise slices; toss them in a bowl with the sugar and cinnamon, then arrange them in the crust in concentric circles; bake in the upper third of preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they start to color and are almost tender; remove from oven and let cool while preparing the custard.
• For custard: Beat the egg and sugar together in a mixing bowl until mixture is thick, pale yellow, and falls back on itself forming a slowly dissolving ribbon; beat in the flour, then the cream, and finally the cognac; pour the mixture over the apples; it should come almost to the top of the pastry shell; return to oven for 10 minutes, or until cream begins to puff.
• Sprinkle with icing sugar (placed in a sieve and sprinkled evenly over) and return to oven for 15 to 20 minutes more.
• Tart is done when top has browned and a knife plunged into the custard comes out clean; unmold the tart; cool 10 minutes and serve.

APPLE AND ALMOND CUSTARD TART

Steps:

• Make crust: In a small bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and almond extract; beat until combined. With mixer on low, add flour mixture; mix just until combined.
• Using an offset spatula or table knife, spread dough in a 9-inch removable bottom tart pan, evenly covering bottom and sides. Freeze for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees, and make filling: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and lemon zest; mix until combined. With mixer on low, add flour and then cream; mix just until smooth (do not overmix). Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, toss apple with lemon juice; arrange evenly in tart pan over chilled dough. Spread filling over apple; sprinkle with almonds and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Place tart pan on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until golden and set, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

APPLE TART WITH CUSTARD

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the sugar.
• Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time. I usually add 2 tablespoons of extra water.
• Pulse until the dough comes together but is still slightly crumbly.
• Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently.
• Shape the dough into a flattened ball and wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes
• Once the dough is chilled, place on a floured surface and roll the dough into a size larger than your cast iron pan. If the dough is too crumbly at this point, add another tablespoon of water to it and mix it in by hand.
• Place the dough over your pan and allow the dough to hang over the edge. Don't worry if the crust looks a bit rustic.
• Peel and core apples. Slice in medium thickness
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium-size saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add prepared apples and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer apples to a bowl.
• Combine the apples, sugar, cornstarch, and spices.
• Mix until apples are thoroughly coated.
• Beat one egg in a small bowl and set aside.
• Add the heavy cream to a sauce pan.
• Cook over medium heat.
• Scrape seeds from the vanilla bean into the cream.
• Bring to a boil.
• In another saucepan, beat the 4 egg yolks and sugar together.
• Gradually add the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture and whisk thoroughly after each addition.
• Stir over low heat until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 7 minutes. Do not boil.
• Remove from heat and whisk in 1 whole egg.
• Pour custard into crust.
• Place apples over custard.
• Now with you pan and crust, place the apples over the custard.
• Dot the apples with the cubes of butter.
• Gently fold the dough edges in toward the center.
• Brush the top crust with the melted butter.
• Generously sprinkle the raw sugar over the top.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes